An observational documentary which looks at Sydney’s first community Aboriginal radio station, 88.9 Radio Redfern. Set against a backdrop of contemporary Aboriginal music, 88.9 Radio Redfern offers a special and rare exploration of the people, attitudes and philosophies behind the lead up to a different type of celebration of Australia’s Bicentennial Year. Throughout 1988, 88.9 Radio Redfern became an important focal point for communication and solidarity within the Aboriginal community. The film reveals how urban blacks are adapting social structures such as the mass media to serve their needs.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Linda Burney, Ernie Dingo, Mac Silva, Cheryl Rose, Michael Watson, Tiga Bayles
Crew: Sharon Bell (Director), Robin Judge (Assistant Editor), Geoff Burton (Director), Ian McLoughlin (Sound Mixer), Tristram Miall (Executive Producer), Kevin Kearney (Sound)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Studio: Film Australia
Runtime: 54 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 20, 1989
IMDb: 10
